Jerusalem’s Citadel, also known as the ”Tower of David”, is located within the Old City and possesses great historical and cultural significance. Serving as the symbol of the city of Jerusalem for generations, the tower provides an incredible view of the city, a museum that takes visitors through the history of the area, and a […]
The movie “A Christmas Story” was released a week before Thanksgiving 1983 to a mixed reception from audiences and critics. Over the years though, television airings and the home video release of the film turned it into a seasonal classic for audiences across the world. A cable network started a 24-hour marathon of the film […]
“Why is nothing here, instead of something?” As someone who was born and raised in Cleveland, that’s a question I’ve often asked myself about various parts of the city, especially as I’ve witnessed the wrong kind of changes to it. As a kid, I stood on the pitcher’s mound at Municipal Stadium (as you can […]
The original Ferris wheel was opened to the public in the late 1800s, but the concept of a wheel that spins in a circle with chairs attached to it has been around for centuries. This history combined with the fact that Ferris wheels have been a major draw at amusement parks for decades might make […]
As the home to various icons that represent important aspects of Scottish culture, Calton Hill in Edinburgh allows visitors to connect with the country in a very real manner. The National Monument, the Nelson Monument and the Dugald Stewart Monument connect visitors to this past, while the City Observatory and stunning views of the city provide viewers with […]
While the London Bridge is the bridge that is associated with the famous nursery rhyme, it’s the Tower Bridge that captures the attention of residents and tourists alike, for a variety of reasons. Some even mistake the Tower Bridge for the London Bridge, but the two are distinct in every way that matters. While the […]
What does it mean to change the identity of a place or a location? Discarding everything and anything that signified the old identity is a given, meaning all of the material that helped create this identity ends up in the trash. In Las Vegas, where establishments of all types are torn down, rebuilt or refurbished […]